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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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"Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes condemns a man for physically assaulting a woman after she refused to give him access to her phone. The offender pleads guilty and is remanded to prison."
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A 63-year-old unemployed man has pleaded guilty to allowing marijuana production on his property. He was remanded to prison until his next court appearance.
Barbados reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total to 629. There were 276 new cases from 781 tests, with total cases standing at 109,950, and 6 hospitalizations. The number of fully vaccinated remains at 155,045 (57.2% of the population).
Late former senator and Rotarian John Ellis David Williams served Barbados with distinction in several capacities, according to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottey. Williams, 74, passed away on Sunday.
A 22-year-old male is in serious condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to the face while riding a bicycle in St Michael. Investigations are ongoing.
